INABA Invites Pet Parents to Experience the Brand's Japanese Heritage with a Journey to Japan Sweepstakes with Petco

One winner and a guest will receive a 7-day trip to Tokyo including airfare, accommodations,
cultural experiences, and a visit to a Cat Café

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- INABA Foods USA, maker of the popular Churu lickable treats for cats and dogs, has partnered with Petco to give pet parents the chance to experience the country and culture behind the beloved Japanese pet food brand through the "Journey to Japan" sweepstakes.

Running from September 15 through October 3, 2026, eligible Petco Perks members can enter for the chance to win a seven-day, six-night trip for two to Tokyo. The experience will invite the winner and a guest to immerse themselves in Japanese culture and visit a cat café in the country where INABA's centuries-old story began.

INABA's roots date back to 1805, when Yoshizo Inaba began harvesting fresh tuna from the sea and providing high-quality food to families throughout Japan. The family-owned company entered the pet food business in 1958, carrying its longstanding commitment to quality ingredients and culinary craftsmanship into food and treats for cats and dogs around the world.

How to Enter: During the sweepstakes period, Petco Perks members who make a qualifying purchase of $40 or more INABA cat food and/or treats at a physical Petco store or on Petco.com will automatically be entered into the sweepstakes. No purchase is necessary to enter or win. A free mail-in entry method is also available.

The Grand Prize: Air transportation for two, six nights' hotel accommodations, ground transportation, a food and travel stipend, and a curated Tokyo itinerary that includes a visit to one of the city's iconic cat cafés, a nod to the deep cultural bond between cats and Japan, where INABA has been rooted for more than two centuries.

"INABA'S Japanese heritage shapes everything from the ingredients we select to the innovation we bring to every product," said Yoko Sakugawa, VP of Operations, Inaba Foods USA. "Together with Petco, we are giving one pet parent the opportunity to experience the culture behind our brand firsthand and see where more than 220 years of family tradition began."

"At Petco, we are always looking for meaningful ways to bring pet parents closer to the brands they love," said Alison Hiatt, SVP of Brand, Petco. "The Journey to Japan Sweepstakes gives our customers a unique opportunity to experience INABA's heritage while celebrating the joy and connection pets bring to our lives."

For complete eligibility requirements, entry instructions, prize details and Official Rules, visit seerules.com/Japan.

Official Rules
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Open only to legal residents of the 50 US/DC/PR, 18+ years of age (19+ in AL/NE) and older and Petco Perks members as of date of entry. Void where prohibited by law. Sweepstakes starts at 12:00 a.m. PT on 9/15/26 and ends at 11:59 p.m. PT on 10/3/26. Subject to Official Rules, including how to enter, free method of entry, prize details, odds, and restrictions, see seerules.com/Japan. Sponsor: Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc., 10850 Via Frontera, San Diego, CA 92127.

About INABA Foods USA
Since 1958, pet parents have entrusted INABA with the privilege of providing treats that are healthy, delicious, and fun. Products are made with quality ingredients such as real chicken and wild-caught tuna. We make them low-calorie and high-moisture to help keep pets healthy and they are also always free from grains, preservatives, and artificial colors. Every product is carefully made in INABA's own state-of-the-art, FDA-registered facilities and available at major retailers, including Amazon, Chewy, Petco, Walmart, Target, PetSmart and more. Churu, our signature lickable wet treats, are designed for hand feeding to create a closer connection between pet parents and their pets. At INABA, we promise to delight cats and dogs around the world. For more information, visit https://inabafoods.com.

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